Steelers Owner Flips Ravens Fans to Back Row

0:00On April 22nd, Steelers owner Art Rooney, the second just flexed some serious home field advantage for the 2026 NFL draft coming to Pittsburgh. He spotted the initial seating plan for all 32 team's fan sections and saw Ravens fans parked in prime spots right in front of Steelers, supporters, Rooney called up the league and they flipped the layout so Baltimore fans end up behind the black and gold crew. He spilled the details on WDVE radio, keeping it real about noticing that one section where Ravens folks had the edge. Rooney pushed for the switch and the NFL made it happen without much fuss. Turns out when you're the host city, you get a little extra pull on setup like that. This move hits right at the heart of that Fear Steelers Raven's rivalry where every edge counts. Fans on both sides are already buzzing online, with Pittsburgh loyalists loving the powerplay and Baltimore crew calling it petty. It's a reminder of how deep these AFC North B's run, even off the field. No major backlash from the league so far and Rooney framed it as just leveling the playing

1:03field in the draft theater. Officials confirmed the change sticks, giving Steelers fans the front row vibe they deserve at home. With the draft still a couple years out, expect more tweaks as Pittsburgh preps to own the spotlight, rivalry intact and seat secured. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.